Violin

In this book, author John Henry Gates aims to help violinists increase their versatility and improvisation skills. Song forms, harmonic structure and the Nashville number system are explained in a practical, applicable manner. Ways to gain experience and the best ways to amplify your instrument are also covered. The CD includes demonstrations of various styles in several keys, along with minus-one versions of the same tracks for practicing. Each track is unique, yet simple and straightforward - the objective being to give the player experience with a real rhythm section to gain the confidence to improvise.

Written for the violinist who longs to leave the confines of the written page, Improvising Violin is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of successful string improvisation. With clear, step-by-step explanations and instructions, acclaimed teacher and performer Lieberman breaks down all of the components necessary to master improvisation in jazz, blues, swing, folk, rock and new age styles, offering dozens of helpful tips on theory and technique along the way. Preface by Darol Anger. Lieberman's book contains a wealth of information and is a gem of organization. - AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER

Solo arrangements of 31 Irish favorites with great-sounding CD accompaniment. Includes: Danny Boy I Once Loved a Lass The Little Beggarman The Minstrel Boy My Wild Irish Rose The Wearing of the Green and dozens more!

14 songs complete with play-along CD, including: Bernie's Tune Cry Me a River Fever Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) God Bless' the Child Harlem Nocturne Moonglow A Night in Tunisia One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) Opus One Satin Doll Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) Take the A Train Yardbird Suite.

The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and MAC computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This volume includes the songs: Ain't Misbehavin' Honeysuckle Rose Limehouse Blues Makin' Whoopee! Ol' Man River Pick Yourself Up Speak Low Tangerine.

For all C instrumentalists, this unique songbook features lead sheets for 22 tunes from this French jazz-rock/fusion violinist. Includes: After the Storm Bowing Bowing Caracas Enigmatic Ocean Gardens of Babylon Imaginary Voyage Jig Mirage Tender Memories more.

by Alan Lerwick Centerstream Publishing A collection of 167 Scottish fiddle tunes compiled and arranged by Alan Lerwick, including: Reels and Scotch Measures, Strathspeys, Jigs, Hornpipes, Waltzes, Descriptive Tunes, Marches, Slow Airs and Laments, and more. Includes historical notes, playing tips, and photos.

10 hot play-alongs, including: Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) Guantanamera La Bamba Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...) Oye Como Va Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) Slightly Out of Tune (Desafinado) and more.